In Order to Maximize Firm Value, Management Should Invest in New

question 64

Multiple Choice

In order to maximize firm value, management should invest in new assets when cash flows from the assets are discounted at the firm's ________ and result in a positive NPV.

• A) cost of capital
• B) cost of debt used to finance the project
• C) rate of return on equity
• D) internal rate of return

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